Stars Quiz

What is the closest star to Earth?

• Rigel

• Sirius

• The Sun

• Betelgeuse

Compared to other stars the sun is _____________.

• small

• medium

• large

• not a star

What is a star?

• a very hot planet

• a large volcano in space

• a ball of burning gases

• molten rock

What is a group of stars that make a pattern in the sky?

• a constellation

• a planisphere

• a drawing

• a map

Why do other stars look so small compared to the sun?

• the sun is the largest star

• the sun is the brightest star

• the sun is the hottest star

• the other stars are a longer distance away from Earth

What tool is used to get a better view of stars?

• microscope

• stethoscope

• magnifying glass

• telescope

It is safe to look directly at the sun.

• True

• False

Stars are different colors.

• True

• False

Andrew is visiting Pensacola Beach with his family. He notices the sand at the beach feels warm during the day. At night, he goes crab hunting and notices the sand feels cooler. Why does the sand feel cooler at night?

• The sand is harder to see.

• The wind stops blowing.

• The sun has gone down.

• The beach is empty.

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You can tell stars apart by looking at their ___?

• size, color, and brightness

• size, heat, and light

• size, temperature, and distance

• brightness, color, and distance